Senator
Bernardi, pursuant to notice of motion not objected to as a formal
motion, moved general business notice of motion
no. 569—That—

(a)
the Senate notes:

(i)
the claims by academic Professor Clive Hamilton, author of the
unpublished book Silent Invasion , that he is experiencing
difficulty proceeding with publishing his book critical of foreign
influence in our institutions, including this Parliament, and

(ii)
in particular, his publisher’s concern about being subject to
significant court action financed by or at the behest of a foreign
nation; and

(b)
in the interests of free speech and Australian sovereignty, the
Senate calls on the Government to render such assistance to
Professor Hamilton as to enable his claims to be considered or
published.

Statement
by leave : The Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister (Senator
McGrath), by leave, made a statement relating to the
motion.